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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,033.44, 402,929.97 and 171,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,033.44, 402,929.97 and 171,109.76 is: 236,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,033.44 : 402,929.97 = 171,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,033.44/402,929.97 = 171,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,033.44x = 402,929.97 × 171,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,033.44x = 68,945,248,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945,248,448.86/292,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,086.83

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